Cyprus Approves License for Melco and Hard Rock

The Greek Republic of Cyprus last weekly granted a license to the Hard Rock/Melco Resorts partnership, and expects a big return from its first casino resort and satellite gaming...

Published May 22, 2017

Christie Voted Out in Bahamas; Baha Mar in Trouble?

Voters in the Bahamas voted to oust incumbent Prime Minister Perry Christie in favor of opposition party leader Hubert Minnis (l.), in a development that could negatively affect the...

Published May 22, 2017

Hard Rock Lands Ontario Resort Deal

Hard Rock International has won a provincial government bid to develop a $320 million destination casino in partnership with Ottawa’s Rideau Carleton Raceway (l.). Hard Rock Casino Ottawa will...

Published May 22, 2017

Uganda Strengthens Gambling Restrictions

The government of Uganda has announced new regulations designed to prevent gambling among young people. According to reports, authorities have increased gaming taxes and may eventually tax winnings as...

Published May 22, 2017

Gateway Expands in Ontario

Canada’s largest commercial gaming operator is taking over operations at six casinos previously managed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. The $200 million agreement includes a commitment from...

Published May 22, 2017

Gaming Ads Restricted in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (l.) has announced a ban on gaming advertisements in sports broadcasts on TV and radio. The prohibition will be in force daily until 8.30...

Published May 22, 2017

New Zealand Casino Manager Fired for Payoff Offer

A manager at the SkyCity Casino in Auckland, New Zealand was fired after he promised a $300,000-plus “goodwill payment” to an international high roller. Despite his dismissal, the player...

Published May 22, 2017

Officials Rally To Save Ontario Casino Jobs

A town hall rally recently was held to oppose the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation's modernization plans for Niagara Falls' two casinos, including Fallsview (l.). An estimated 1,400 jobs...

Published May 22, 2017

Australia Proposes Ban on Gambling Ads During Daytime Sporting Events

As part of a series of reforms for its broadcasting industry, Australia will ban all advertising for gambling during sporting events played before 8:30 pm. The ban does not...

Published May 15, 2017

Gateway, OLG Reach Agreement

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation recently reached an agreement under which Gateway will invest $200 million in southwest Canada, including developing a...

Published May 15, 2017

Marriott San Juan Casino Sold

The San Juan, Puerto Rico beachfront property, Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino (l.), was purchased by an unidentified Chinese buyer for $184 million. The 527-room resort is located on...

Published May 15, 2017

Century Casino Revenue, Earnings Up

Century Casino of Colorado Springs posted first-quarter earnings from operations of $4.5 million and net operating revenue of $36.4 million. Both figures were up 10 percent over first quarter...

Published May 15, 2017

Bermuda Appoints Problem Gaming Council

Judith Hall Bean (l.) has been named chairman of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission's new Problem Gaming Council, along with four other appointees, said Commission Executive Director Richard Schuetz....

Published May 8, 2017

Star VIP Biz Down on Crown Crisis

Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group is blaming a drop on its international VIP business to the detention of employees of Crown Resorts in China last year. The staffers...

Published May 8, 2017

Australia Approves Gambling Consumer Protection Framework

The Australian government has officially endorsed 11 new gambling consumer protection measures. The measures block bookmakers from offering credit and allows players to set their own gambling limits.

Published May 8, 2017

Macau Legend Expands into Africa

Macau Legend is building a $275 million casino complex in Cape Verde, a group of islands off the western coast of Africa. The company has broken ground on a...

Published May 8, 2017

Asian Racing Federation to Launch Task Force Against Illegal Betting

The Asian Racing Federation is creating one of the largest ever coalitions to fight illegal betting which it feels is siphoning off billions from legal racing. The federation has...

Published May 8, 2017

Minister Accused in Baha Mar Shakedown Bid

Baha Mar is finally open, but not without yet another controversy. Reports from the Bahamas say that Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald (l.) once lobbied the original developer for contracts...

Published May 1, 2017

Crown Denies ASF Partnership

Crown Resorts has denied speculation that it’s planning to run a casino at the ASF Group’s proposed AU$3 billion (US$2.3 billion) casino resort (l.) on Australia’s Gold Coast.

Published May 1, 2017

Kenya’s Premier League Seeks Retreat on New Tax

The Kenyan Premier League is appealing to the government to reevaluate a recent budgetary proposal that would introduce a flat 50 percent tax on betting, lottery and gaming activities.

Published May 1, 2017